Regina Kay Oney, 54

January 17, 2025

Regina Kay Oney, 54, of Lexington, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at her residence.
Born Aug. 12, 1970, in Mt. Sterling, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Margaret “Iona” Arnett Oney.  She attended First African Baptist Church in Lexington.  She was the Assistant Director, Division of Quality Living in Frankfort, and was a Kentucky State Employee for 31 years.  She graduated from Kentucky State University (1999), receiving a Masters of Public Administration (MPA), Human Resources Management and Services and also graduated from Morehead State University (1993), receiving a Masters in Sociology.    
Survivors include a daughter, Mikiah Lauren Oney of Lexington (attending Transylvania University); brother, Donald Ray Oney (Roberta) of Mt. Sterling; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Earl Oney.
Service was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Taul Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Nathl Moore and Mikiah Oney officiating.  Burial was in Machpelah Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jason Oney, Josh Oney, Rob Donaldson, Barry Frazier, Tyrone Harris and Jaxsen Oney.
Honorary pallbearer was Shane Oney.